Job Description

Are you naturally curious? So are we at MKS. Our collective curiosity drives us to be an innovation leader in many industries. Our products drive technology advancements across a wide range of applications such as 5G, augmented/virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, clean drinking water, and space exploration. We are a team of collaborators who value fresh thinking and believe in mutual respect, constructive candor, diversity and inclusion. As a valued and trusted partner to our customers, we are continually pushing the boundaries of possibility. We believe in creating technology that transforms our world and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. If this is appealing to you, we want to meet you.

We are adding a Senior Compensation/Equity Analyst who can be a valuable member of our Total Rewards team. This role will be successful in being agile with detailed financial analysis with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. The role will be working cross-functionally with Finance and Legal, working with external vendors and communicating program details to employees, as needed. Inquisitiveness, strong mathematical and Excel skills are essential. This highly effective team member will play a key part as:

• Day-to-day administration of all aspects of the company’s global equity compensation plans (long-term incentive stock plans and global employee stock purchase program)
• Adhere to established processes and compliant with international & US tax withholding/reporting requirements
• Provide excellent customer service in responding to employee inquiries regarding their equity programs and helping to draft employee communications
• Generate recurring reports and respond timely to ad hoc data requests
• Perform reconciliations, including reporting for key SOX controls and maintain supporting documents
• Participate in compensation surveys and conduct benchmarking analysis of roles and various compensation policies and trends.
• Assist with data analysis and other compensation projects, as necessary.

What will you bring to the team, along with your curiosity is:

• Bachelor’s degree with Finance, Accounting, Economics and/or Mathematics preferred emphasis
• Minimum 3 years’ related experience in Stock Plan Administration and/or Compensation for a global company; handling U.S. and foreign tax issues relating to equity compensation is a plus.
• Working knowledge with major third-party equity software platform, experience with Fidelity’s stock plan platform and Workday is a plus
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Detail oriented

We welcome candidates who may be looking for flexible work arrangements and remote working to apply.

MKS Instruments, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer. We solicit and hire applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. Our policy is to employ the most qualified applicants. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with company policies and federal and state guidelines.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, for positions requiring access to export-controlled goods and technical data that are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), MKS Instruments. Inc. may have to obtain an export license from the U.S. Government. As such, applicants for these positions, except “U.S. persons” (generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals (holder of a US Passport), lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees), may be subject to an export license review process. Employment is contingent upon issuance of the license.